Kidney Bean Stew

Name: Kidney Bean Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 carrots (peeled and sliced); 2 celery stalks (sliced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 sweet potato (medium, peeled and diced); 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce); 2 can kidney beans (15 ounce, rinsed and drained); 4 cup vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish); 4 slice whole grain bread (for serving)

A rich and savory stew featuring kidney beans and an array of root vegetables simmered in a seasoned broth, perfect for a warming and nutritious meal.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 1 hr
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.14/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Fiber
Halal
Kosher
Low-Fat
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Cholesterol

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
2 celery stalks (sliced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 sweet potato (medium, peeled and diced)
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce)
2 can kidney beans (15 ounce, rinsed and drained)
4 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
4 slice whole grain bread (for serving)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add chopped yellow onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until vegetables are softened.
Stir in minced garlic, diced sweet potato, dried thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add crushed tomatoes, rinsed and drained kidney beans, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender and flavors have melded.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley (optional) and whole grain bread on the side.

Notes

This stew freezes well, making it a great option for meal prep. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 465
Protein: 19.9 g
Carbohydrates: 84.4 g
Fat: 5.2 g
Fiber: 16.5 g
Sodium: 2135 mg
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Sugar: 24.5 g